Who is a role model for older people? In pictures

Who is a role model for older people? In pictures

A Guardian survey asked members of the public about how the UK can meet the needs of the growing number of older people. More than 1,000 people shared their views on how communities can harness the skills, knowledge and expertise of older people, as well as who is a good role model for older people. Here is a selection of their responses

"David Attenborough. His observations on life spread a much needed sense of wonderment and he has been going strong, doing what he loves, well into his eighties, sustainably." Photograph: David Parry/PA

"Helen Mirren or Judi Dench show how older women can still be active physically and mentally and be interesting and glamorous and have opinions and be generally active in society and of value." Photograph: David Fisher/Rex Features

"George Takei because of his perspective, usefulness in campaigning and visibility around being older and gay; and the pride and resilience this has created on a global level." Photograph: Zuma Press/Rex Features

"My grandma. Just stopped working in her 80's. Not working for income generation - but doing things which kept her interested - she's an occupational psychologist. She goes to the gym every day. She looks after my grandpa. And she's only just stopped working as a consultant for a variety of not for profits and local authorities." Photograph: Alamy (posed by models)